“The fact is that the Moka is now inscribed in the collective memory of the Italian people. It formalised the then novel ritual of making coffee at home (until then an espresso was often the preserve of café culture), making the process intimate and familiar. 

With the reassuring rumble of the coffee being produced over a gas flame, it has established a connection with the public’s imagination that will continue to be repeated every morning regardless of the fashions currently prevailing on the market for electric, single-serving coffee machines with their packets and capsules,” wrote Alberto Alessi, Bialetti’s grandson in an article in 2011.

"The Bialetti Moka celebrates more than 80 years of classic design elegance and technological simplicity. From the early 1950s to the present day, Bialetti has manufactured over 200 million coffee makers. In particular, the Moka Express has become iconic and has allowed millions of consumers to enjoy great Italian coffee.

The Moka produces a rich, authentic espresso in just minutes. The aluminum pot features Bialetti’s distinctive eight-sided shape that allows it to diffuse heat perfectly to enhance the aroma of your coffee."